ITC Ruling Makes Tariffs Permanent and Marks a Victory for U.S. Steelmakers

The International Trade Commission on Friday confirmed the imposition of tariffs on imports of steel pipe and tube from South Korea and five other countries.

The ITC ruling makes the tariffs, up to 15.75% for South Korean companies, permanent and marks a major political and economic victory for U.S. steelmakers, especially U.S. Steel Corp., eager to protect their business of selling steel pipe and tube to American oil and gas...